Malaysian Labour Market Projected To Remain Stable In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysian labour market is projected to remain stable in 2025, boosted by better domestic and foreign economic growth prospects.

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 4.5 -5.5 Pct In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).   

Singapore-based Talendy Holdings To Grow Asia Pacific Businesses 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Tech Japan, a human resources (HR) tech venture specialising in recruitment platform solutions called “Talendy” for highly skilled Indian talent in the technology sector, has announced the establishment of Talendy Holdings in Singapore.

Malaysia's Semicon Sector Can Enhance Southeast Asia's Tech Landscape -- IC Design Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Experts from integrated circuit (IC) design industry players Skyechip, Weeroc, and Chipsbank have emphasised the potential of Malaysia’s semiconductor sector to enhance Southeast Asia’s technology landscape at the Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024 today.

BNM: Takaful Industry Urged to Adopt Ta'awun Concept for Enhanced Social Cohesion, Wealth Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Takaful industry players are urged to embrace the aspirations of the recently issued exposure draft on the broader application of Ta`awun in takaful to explore new models in promoting social cohesion and wealth distribution.

Enlit Asia 2024 Urges ASEAN To Unite, Embrace Digitalisation, Drive Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The just-concluded three-day Enlit Asia 2024 has called on ASEAN to unite, embrace digitalisation and drive innovation to accelerate the region’s energy transition agenda.

Budget 2025: Reduce Rubber Glove Export Levy By Half, Says Top Glove

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Glove manufacturer Top Glove Corporation Bhd has called on the government to reduce the rubber glove export levy by at least by 50 per cent in Budget 2025.

Budget 2025 To Pave Way For 13th Malaysia Plan, Address Cost-Of-Living Challenges : MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, set to be tabled on Oct 18, marks the final budget under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) and is expected to lay the groundwork for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030).

Msia: 53 PCT Of E&E, Semiconductor Companies Optimistic On Business Outlook In 4Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- According to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), 53 per cent of companies in the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor sectors are optimistic about the business outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q).

Malaysia's Digital Creative Industry Thriving With Over 300 Studios, RM6.3 Bln In Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is currently home to over 300 digital content studios, with more than 180 original intellectual properties (IPs) in animation and gaming, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Budget 2025: Semiconductor Association Urges Govt To Support Local Firms Digitalisation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The government needs to aid the growth of local companies by supporting technology acquisition and providing funding, which will help transform Malaysia into a global leader in the semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.

MBAM Calls For Lower Taxes And Duties On Construction Machinery

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) – Lower taxes and duties on construction machinery, along with improved access to financing and reasonable interest rates for industry players and builders, were among the proposals put forward by the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) for Budget 2025.